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There's this great line in this biography of Steve called becoming Steve jobs, which I actually think is the best biography written about him.

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In fact, all three of the books that I have read in the last 10 days, I actually reread. So in total, I've read five biographies of Edwin Land.

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The excerpt references a biography of Steve Jobs, discussing his philosophy and approach to business and creativity.

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The best biography on Steve Jobs, recommended for understanding his approach to building products and the Apple experience.

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I think it's founders 265 of becoming Steve Jobs. It talks about the transition.

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I had just recently reread Becoming Steve Jobs, which to me is the best single biography on the life of Steve Jobs that I've read so far.

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This biography of Steve Jobs discusses his evolution into a visionary leader and highlights his innovative approach to management.

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The book covers Steve Jobs' evolution from a reckless entrepreneur to a visionary leader, providing a deeper understanding of his career and impact.

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The speaker mentions rereading this book, which discusses Steve Jobs' evolution into a visionary leader.

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If you could only read one biography of Steve Jobs, this is the one I would recommend. The book is called Becoming Steve Jobs.

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This book focuses on Steve Jobs' transformation from a young entrepreneur to a visionary leader.

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If you could only read one biography of Steve Jobs, this is the one I would recommend. It builds on some of what Isaacson wrote about.

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It comes from becoming Steve jobs. The evolution of a reckless upstart. I think I covered this back on like founders number 19. It is a book. I definitely have to reread.

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The podcast references 'Becoming Steve Jobs', which provides an overview of Jobs' life and evolution as a leader.

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The speaker mentions 'Becoming Steve Jobs' as the best biography of Steve Jobs, discussing its insights into Pixar's founding and Jobs' strategies.

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I want to read a quote from Becoming Steve Jobs, that book I did, I think all the way back on Founders Number 19.

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The speaker includes 'Becoming Steve Jobs' in a list of books about Steve Jobs, indicating it is a typical biography.

Sentiment: Critical Analysis
Trigger: Steve Jobs and Next venture
For: Individuals interested in entrepreneurship and Steve Jobs' biography
Key quote: I would read all of them, but I would do it in the order of the time period that they study.
The host discusses the book 'Becoming Steve Jobs' in the context of analyzing Steve Jobs' failures with the Next venture. The mention serves to highlight the contrast between Jobs' successes and failures, providing a broader understanding of his career trajectory.
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This biography was published in 2016 and also examines the life of Steve Jobs.

Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: Steve Jobs and Apple
For: Anyone interested in entrepreneurship and the history of technology
Key quote: It's about the life of the company.
The host mentions 'Becoming Steve Jobs' to highlight the detailed exploration of Steve Jobs' early life and the founding of Apple. This book provides unique insights into the formative years of the company and its key figures, making it a valuable resource for understanding the origins of Apple.
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The excerpt references a quote from 'Becoming Steve Jobs' discussing the challenges Pixar faced with computer animation and the lack of a business model for it.

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The speaker discusses this book as one of the best reads on Steve Jobs.

Sentiment: Highly Recommended
Trigger: Steve Jobs' influences
For: Individuals interested in entrepreneurship and innovation
Key quote: I think that's one of the best one sentence descriptions of him that I've seen.
The host emphasizes the importance of understanding Edwin Land's influence on Steve Jobs, highlighting how Land's pioneering spirit and stubbornness shaped Jobs' approach to innovation. The book 'Becoming Steve Jobs' is presented as a valuable resource for exploring these connections and insights into Jobs' evolution as a leader.
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The speaker refers to having read 'Becoming Steve Jobs' and its insights into Steve Jobs' life.

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The book discusses the evolution of Steve Jobs from a reckless upstart to a visionary leader, highlighting critical years in his career.

Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: Steve Jobs' early career
For: Entrepreneurs and business leaders
Key quote: To overlook those years is to fall into the trap of only celebrating success.
The host mentions 'Becoming Steve Jobs' to highlight the critical years of Jobs' career that are often overlooked. These years were formative in shaping his leadership style and approach to building a successful company.